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   Monday, November 04, 2002

MIKE ELLIOTT, THIS ONE'S FOR YOU

One of the most frustrating things for any artist (aside from the lack of a regular paycheque) is the absence of feedback. If you're working alone on a novel, a painting, a monologue, a song or what-have-you, it's frustrating to be without colleagues egging you on. With that in mind, imagine how happy I was to discover that -- in the past two weeks of blog-silence here -- my little ramblings have actually been missed by a couple of people.

Particular thanks go out to my pal Mike Elliott, who actually described himself as "a fan." I was so pleased -- I've had encouragement, I've even had praise, but I've never had a fan. So, to Mike and everyone else, I hereby pledge that, while I might miss a day or two with my current (and insane) schedule, I will not let another two weeks lapse without writing. After all, I owe it to my fan!

Besides, it's quid pro quo, since Mike provides a valuable service for his gay friends by sending along the link to the Toronto Sun's "Sunshine Boy" page whenever there's a particularly exciting photo. I love the Sunshine Boy page because a) obviously, there is the rare bit of gorgeousness, but b) it reveals our lingering gender biases in a particularly hilarious way: the models clearly want to look all manly and natural while they simultaneously shave down and gloss up for the camera like cheesecake girls. Meanwhile, each photo is accompanied by a brief and often ludicrous bio that allows us to play "spot the gay man." Take today's model, for example:

"Warren, 27, is a single Virgo who enjoys cooking, running, martial arts, weight training, and making money. Currently a high school teacher, he seeks sexiness and fashion sense in a mate."

Ding! Ding! Ding! I think we have a winner -- not just for the gender-neutral language but for listing "fashion sense" as a requirement. Correct me if I'm wrong, straight guys, but would you really turn away a babe for wearing white after Labour Day? I didn't think so. I am, however, somewhat baffled by a man who lists making money as a hobby. Does he not enjoy the spending part? Give me a call, Warren, I'll be happy to help you out.

Until then, thanks again, Mike, and I'll see what I can do to make my site your # 2 choice!

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